Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education

The Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education is a financial aid scholarship offered by The University of Queensland for domestic students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program. Established in 2019 by Professor Ian Gough AM and Dr Ruth Gough under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, the scholarship is maintained by income generated from an endowment fund. Both founders are UQ Medical Program graduates with a distinguished legacy in medicine and medical education. The scholarship is designed to support students experiencing financial hardship while pursuing their medical studies. Professor Ian Gough is a former Royal Australasian College of Surgeons President who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medicine, education, and medical advisory roles. Dr Ruth Gough is a former psychiatrist who taught and mentored many UQ graduates. Applicants must provide a personal statement outlining their background, circumstances, financial need, and efforts to overcome their difficulties. Selection criteria include demonstrated financial need, academic achievement in the Doctor of Medicine program, and the strength of the personal statement demonstrating how the scholarship will assist completion of the degree.